Find tips on establishing or maintaining a lush green lawn.
Aerating involves piercing numerous holes into the lawn soil a few inches from each other. These holes are beneficial to a lawn because they allow for increased air flow in the soil, better water penetration, improved root growth, and an overall easier route for vital nutrients to gain access to the soil/roots. The best time …
Aeration is often one of the keys to establishing or maintaining a thick, lush lawn. Take a look at our article on aeration to learn why it is so beneficial for lawns. Despite these benefits, you can still overseed a lawn without having to aerate. Overseeding occurs when grass seed is spread across the existing …
It is not uncommon to hear the roar of the leaf blower from spring to fall across America. However, after about the first frost, the leaf blower is commonly tucked away and rarely thought of during the winter months. But, what if you could get some use out of your leaf blower during those …
You may have seen bags of lime stacked next to your favorite fertilizer at your local garden center and wondered if this is something you should be using on your lawn. While lime tends be relatively inexpensive, it is not necessary for every lawn. Let’s take a look at what lime does for grass and …
While fall brings the beauty of leaves changing colors, it also brings the hassle of having to clean up those leaves after they fall from the trees. During the fall, the weather is notorious for being unpredictable in many areas. This is particularly true in the northern United States where the fall brings a range …
Q: Does Roundup kill grass? A: Yes, Roundup (as pictured above) is an effective way to kill both grass and weeds down to the root. It is commonly used to kill an existing lawn so that it can be seeded or sodded to establish a more appealing lawn. You must wait at least three days after application …
Mowing hills can be both challenging and dangerous at the same time. It is important to find one of the best mowers for hills if you are dealing with this type of terrain in your yard. This is especially true for particularly steep mowing areas. Some lawn mowers are built better than others to handle …
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Choosing between grass seed vs sod can be a difficult decision. This is particularly true if you are establishing a brand new lawn. Most people want a lush green lawn, but don’t know where to begin. There are advantages and disadvantages to either choice, which we will explorer in this article along with what differentiates …
Battery powered lawn tools have been cursed by the stigma of being weak on power. However, cordless or battery operated leaf blowers have advanced in recent years to where they do not fall short on power. Many of the best cordless leaf blowers are on par with corded or even gas powered blowers. Outside of …
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Lawn aeration is usually done by using a specialized aeration machine, which digs cores out of the lawn to leave numerous holes in the grass soil. If you are not familiar with lawn care, this may sound like it is actually hurting the lawn as opposed to helping. However, aeration is a healthy activity that …
